“God for all seasons,

Who gives summer’s warm breezes the crispness of autumn,

Who lays upon earth’s breast the snows of winter,

Who makes streams flow in springtime,

Who in summer calls forth to fruit the sleeping folds of nature,

be the God of all seasons of my life:

days of joy and nights of sorrow,

weeks of anxiety and years of patience,

lifetime of work and play,

the eternity of Thy grace.

Some of my days fly by with creative work or relaxation; others linger with their tiring requirements.

Some days I would cling to with joy; others I would cast away with vengeance.

Some days escape me through the work to be done; others never seem to end.

Strengthen me to live all my days not only in the time it takes to live them but with the peace and patience necessary.

Save me from the waste of today caused by wanting tomorrow.

Help me to stop fighting against time and tide. Cleanse me of anxiety so I may take my days in stride.

Shed Thy Spirit upon me so I may cease worrying about the mysteries of life and wholly enjoy the blessings I can count.

Lead me in my waking moments so I may conquer life rather than complain about it.

Comfort me in my resting moments so I may be strengthened in soul and body for the living of the next day given to me by Thy providence.”

(Found in the back of the hymnal: PRAISE! Our Songs and Hymns)